Abstract
My thesis exhibition, “To Bloom or Burn?” explores internal conflict through opposites. Burning and staining paper is how I began to work through my painful past, but it led me into a depression. Needing to focus on joy to push back the pain, I began to work with materials that excite and comfort me. As I began to understand the polarity of my emotions, I analyzed how easily materials affected my mentality as I transitioned from organic to synthetic matter.
Needing to nurture joy in my own life, I hope to share it with others as my creative pursuits focus on healing and connection.